Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

later than; following

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

completely unclothed

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

the framework of a bed

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

covered with or as with a canopy

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

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From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

decorative cover for a bed

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

a very sleepy state

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

divisible by two

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

set up or found

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

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From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

the act of tarrying

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

above and across; more than

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

reflecting optimism

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

except for; apart from

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

plural of “seizure” — a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

having something on top

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the centre of this massive mantel-slab was placed a huge bronze clock, and candelabra of the same material graced its corners.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The chimney immediately opposite to me, as I lay, was of black marble, and, instead of graceful Greek _caryatides_, bandaged mummies, or Egyptian figures, supported the heavy shelf that surmounted the polished grate.

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From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.

a Caucasian

From this reading Of the same rich material were composed the tester and the lightly-quilted coverlet, thrown across the foot of the bed, over a fine white Marseilles counterpane.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I awoke, as I had done of old, after one of my lethargic seizures, from a deep, unrefreshing slumber, with a lingering sense about me of drowsiness and even fatigue.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading I found myself lying on a broad, canopied bedstead, the massive posts of which were of wrought rosewood, bare of draperies, as became the season, save at the head-board, behind which a heavy curtain was dropped of rose-colored damask satin.